The 2025 F1 season will see a host of new names arrive onto the grid, with six drivers set to embark on their first full-time season in the sport.
To mark this exciting moment, a new documentary on F1 TV – Rookies – takes a closer look at this new generation of talent bursting onto the scene, following the stories of several of those about to step up to Formula 1.
From reigning Formula 2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto to Mercedes’ teenage protégé Kimi Antonelli, the film hears from the latest arrivals on the grid as they prepare to make their debuts in 2025.
Other shows to recently land on F1 TV include the latest series of Tech Talk Retro – which takes a look at how some of the most iconic cars in F1 history changed the sport – and Boldest Innovations, a deep dive into the most remarkable feats of engineering ever seen in Formula 1.
Also available is F1 Icons, which tells the exhilarating stories of legendary drivers of the past, and Greatest Comebacks, a delve into the archives that showcases some of F1’s most inspirational tales of determination and courage.
Additionally, depending on where you are in the world, an F1 TV subscription will unlock thousands of hours of further exclusive shows, highlights and race replays alongside live F1, F2 and F3 coverage.
Bruno Michel, FIA Formula 2/FIA Formula 3 CEO, said:
“I’m incredibly proud to see the progression of the 2025 Formula 1 rookies from our F3 and F2 Championships, where they have been prepared for the highest level of motorsport. They have all fought exceptionally hard for their positions on the F1 grid, and it is testament to their commitment, to the level of preparation provided by our Championships and to the support of the F2 and F3 teams, that they have reached the pinnacle of motorsport. I wish Gabriel, Isack, Oliver, Andrea, and Jack the very best for the future.”
Ian Holmes, Director of Media Rights and Content Creation at Formula 1, said:
“This year is truly unprecedented as we welcome five new drivers from Formula 2 to the Formula 1 grid. I am delighted that we can share the story of their careers so far as they prepare to take the step up to the pinnacle of motorsport. The drive, determination, and passion of these five rookies are a testament not only to their own talent but also to the F3 and F2 Championships, their junior teams, and their supporters. I can’t wait to see them line up on the grid in Melbourne.”
